The latest news from BTPA.
BTPA member passes away
14th June 2011
It is with great regret that BTPA announces the death of James King, aged 60, member for passenger interests and Scotland. James passed away on Sunday 12 June. He had been a member of the Police Authority since its inception in 2004, including five years chairing the stakeholder relations committee. Under his watch, BTP became…
Advertisement for Director of Corporate Resources
23rd May 2011
We are seeking to appoint a new Director of Corporate Resources as part of a restructure of British Transport Police’s top team. The new position will assume accountability for all operational matters relating to the Support Services portfolio, including Finance, Corporate Services, Human Resources and ICT. The Director of Corporate Services will be a trusted…
New strategy announced for British Transport Police
9th May 2011
BTPA today launched its strategy for British Transport Police until 2014. This document was produced following extensive consultation with the rail industry. Millie Banerjee and Andrew Figgures, chairman and chief executive, said the plan’s operating context is extremely challenging, coming as passenger numbers rise but public sector and rail industry finances are constrained. Introducing the…
BTPA advertises for two Executive team positions
10th January 2011
British Transport Police Authority today advertised for two positions to join its small Executive team. The PSA Accounts Manager will be responsible for the Police Service Agreements BTPA holds with rail companies, including the negotiating and drafting of new agreements. The Performance Analyst will help ensure the Executive obtains and independently interprets the appropriate performance information,…
British Transport Police Authority agrees budget reduction
19th December 2010
British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) has today set the police force’s 2011/12 budget at 3.3% less than the previous year in real terms. The intention is to maintain this budget for the following year, 2012/13, when the police force will have a significant operational role during the Olympic Games. “This is a difficult settlement that…